By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/senate-leaders-say-theyve-reached-tentative-deal-on-sexual-harassment-legislation Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Senate leaders say they’ve reached tentative deal on sexual harassment legislation Politics May 22, 2018 3:26 PM EDT WASHINGTON — Senate leaders say they have reached tentative agreement on bipartisan sexual harassment legislation that would hold members of Congress personally liable for harassment claims. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., says he expects to introduce the bill with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., later Tuesday. Voting is possible by the week’s end. Under the emerging deal, lawmakers “will have personal liability” for harassment claims against them, Blunt said. The Senate has been under pressure to act amid a national reckoning over sexual misconduct. The House passed legislation this year requiring lawmakers to reimburse the Treasury for settlements made with taxpayer funds. More than $300,000 in taxpayer funds has been paid to over the past 15 years to settle sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination claims. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Senate leaders say they have reached tentative agreement on bipartisan sexual harassment legislation that would hold members of Congress personally liable for harassment claims. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., says he expects to introduce the bill with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., later Tuesday. Voting is possible by the week’s end. Under the emerging deal, lawmakers “will have personal liability” for harassment claims against them, Blunt said. The Senate has been under pressure to act amid a national reckoning over sexual misconduct. The House passed legislation this year requiring lawmakers to reimburse the Treasury for settlements made with taxpayer funds. More than $300,000 in taxpayer funds has been paid to over the past 15 years to settle sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination claims. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now